Affordable Care Act

The Affordable Care Act was passed by Congress and then signed into law by the President on March 23, 2010. On June 28, 2012, the Supreme Court rendered a final decision to uphold the health care law.

Official Health Insurance Marketplace Websites

Healthcare.gov – The official website for the Health Insurance Marketplace; sign up here starting October 1st, 2013 and get more information. You can also call for help with the Marketplace – 1-800-318-2596; TTY: 1-855-889-4325

My Pyramid - The Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion, an organization of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, was established in 1994 to improve the nutrition and well-being of Americans. Toward this goal, the Center focuses its efforts on two primary objectives:
1.Advance and promote dietary guidance for all Americans, and
2.Conduct applied research and analyses in nutrition and consumer economics.

National Institutes of Health - The National Institutes of Health is made up of 27 different components called Institutes and Centers. Each has its own specific research agenda. All but three of these components receive their funding directly from Congress, and administrate their own budgets

Nutrition.gov - Provides easy, online access to government information on food and human nutrition
for consumers.

Shape Up America! - The purpose of Shape Up America! is to educate the public on the importance of the achievement and maintenance of a healthy body weight through the adoption of increased physical activity and healthy eating.

WebMD - Provides a wealth of health information and tools for managing your health from an award-winning Website. This site is continuously reviewed for accuracy and timeliness.

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